Calendar 2009-2010
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CALENDAR 2009–2010 Copyright ©2009 City University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Postal Address: Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong Telephone: (852) 3442 9317 Fax: (852) 3442 0337 Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk University Motto 校 訓 Officium Et Civitas The first two Chinese words “敬業” suggest the respect for one’s professional knowledge; they encompass the requirement to combine academic professionalism and career ethics as called for in the modern era. The last two words “樂群” emphasise the relationship between the individual and society; they encourage personal growth and development, and advocate group spirit and the need to care for society. Officium et Civitas is the Latin translation of the motto. Officium captures the rich connotations of the word “業” and denotes a high-minded sense of duty, including high office, with a very positive moral connotation. Civitas refers to both town/city and “union of citizens (commonwealth)”, a spirit embraced by the word “群”, which is most appropriate for City University. Vision City University of Hong Kong aspires to become a leading global university, excelling in research and professional education. Mission To nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic advancement. Guiding principles 1. Student success in academic achievement and career development; 2. Excellence in learning and research, technology innovation and knowledge transfer; 3. Benefit to the social and economic wellbeing of Hong Kong; 4. Accountability in the use of public resources; 5. Global outreach and international competitiveness. Foreword This Calendar is a gateway to City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in terms of its organisation, regulations, and programmes. It provides detailed information on the academic profile and activities of the University. CityU is a rapidly-growing institution with 26,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff. The University aspires to become a leading global university excelling in research and professional education. Its primary objective is to nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic advancement. The information in this Calendar is correct at the time of its initial launch in October 2009, but is subject to continuous revision and updating on a monthly basis as needed. Programmes offered and course information for 2009–2010 are listed on the following websites: • Programmes offered: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/catalogue/archive200910/course_program_index.htm • Course information: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/catalogue/archive200910/course_index.htm Professor Chan Chi Hou Acting Provost October 2009 Abbreviations Used in this Calendar Programmes AA Associate of Arts ABA Associate of Business Administration ALS Associate of Legal Studies ASc Associate of Science ASocSc Associate of Social Sciences BA(Hons) Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree BBA(Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours Degree BEng(Hons) Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Degree BSc(Hons) Bachelor of Science with Honours Degree BSocSc(Hons) Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours Degree BSW(Hons) Bachelor of Social Work with Honours Degree D Diploma HD Higher Diploma LLB(Hons) Bachelor of Laws with Honours Degree LLM Master of Laws MA Master of Arts MBA Master of Business Administration MEng Master of Engineering MFA Master of Fine Arts MPhil Master of Philosophy MSc Master of Science PCLL Postgraduate Certificate in Laws PGC Postgraduate Certificate PGD Postgraduate Diploma PhD Doctor of Philosophy Public Examinations GCEAL General Certificate of Education Examination Advanced Level GCE AS Level General Certificate of Education Examination, Advanced Supplementary Level GCEOL General Certificate of Education Examination Ordinary Level GCSE General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination HKALE Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination HKALE AS Level Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination, Advanced Supplementary Level HKCEE Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination HKHLE Hong Kong Higher Level Examination Organisations CityU/City HK City University of Hong Kong CUHK The Chinese University of Hong Kong HKBU Hong Kong Baptist University HKU The University of Hong Kong HKUST The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology PolyU The Hong Kong Polytechnic University UGC University Grants Committee JUPAS Joint University Programmes Admissions System Contents The University Introduction................................................................................................................................. 2 Principal.Officers.of.the.University.............................................................................................4 Honorary.Award.Holders.of.the.University................................................................................. 5 City.University.of.Hong.Kong.Ordinance.................................................................................. 8 Statutes.of.the.University.......................................................................................................... 18 The.Council............................................................................................................................... 35 Council.Committees.................................................................................................................. 37 Executive.Committee........................................................................................................... 37 Audit.Committee.................................................................................................................. 37 Community.Relations.Committee........................................................................................ 39 Finance.Committee...............................................................................................................39 Honorary.Awards.Committee............................................................................................... 40 Human.Resources.Committee.............................................................................................. 41 Nominations.Committee.......................................................................................................42 Committee.on.Statutes..........................................................................................................43 Strategic.Development.Committee...................................................................................... 43 Advisory.Committee.for.Graduate.Employment................................................................. 44 The.Court................................................................................................................................... 46 The.Senate................................................................................................................................. 47 Senate.Committees.................................................................................................................... 50 Academic.Policy.Committee................................................................................................50 Board.of.Graduate.Studies................................................................................................... 51 Board.of.School.of.Continuing.and.Professional.Education................................................52 Committee.on.Information.Services.and.Technology.......................................................... 53 Quality.Assurance.Committee..............................................................................................54 Research.Committee.............................................................................................................55 Student.Discipline.Committee..............................................................................................56 Student.Discipline.Panels.....................................................................................................56 Academic.Calendar................................................................................................................... 58 Admission of Students General.Entrance.Requirements.for.Bachelor’s.Degree.Programmes...................................... 62 General.Entrance.Requirements.for.Associate.Degree.Programmes........................................ 63 Contents Contents Programme.Specific.Entrance.Requirements.for.Bachelor’s.Degree.and.Associate.Degree. Programmes.......................................................................................................................... 64 General.Entrance.Requirements.for.Postgraduate.Certificate,.Postgraduate.Diploma. and.Master’s.Degree.(by.Coursework.and.Examination).Programmes................................64 Minimum.Entrance.Requirements.for.Degrees.of.Master.of.Philosophy.(MPhil).and. Doctor.of.Philosophy.(PhD)................................................................................................. 65 Application.for.Admission........................................................................................................ 66 Visiting.Students........................................................................................................................67 Admission.Programme.Information..........................................................................................67 Regulations Academic.Regulations...............................................................................................................68